Sheriff's Shop Planner Electrical/Mechanical

County of Orange•Orange County, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is seeking a Shop Planner with a focus on Electrical/Mechanical maintenance and Regulatory Compliance. This role involves organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance work using a Facility Management (FM) or Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). The position also includes engaging in procurement processes, scheduling contracted vendors, and maintaining accurate records of labor and materials. The Shop Planner will plan, schedule, and dispatch work orders and will supervise shop activities in the absence of the designated supervisor. This recruitment will establish an open eligible list for current and future Sheriff’s Shop Planner positions, and potentially for similar or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

Requirements

  • Considerable experience and training that would have developed the knowledge and abilities listed as minimum qualifications.
  • Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony or be on any form of probation and must pass an extensive background investigation.
  • Sit at a desk to perform office and computer work; stooping, walking, standing, bending, or twisting, kneeling, squatting, climb ladders, or crawling as required.
  • Occasionally working with arms above shoulder.
  • Draw plans and create work requisitions.
  • Carry up to 25 pounds and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Light pushing or pulling of construction materials.
  • Vision sufficient to read fine print, blueprints, identify construction materials, and read a computer screen.
  • Ability to communicate with shop personnel, other departmental representatives, and materials manufacturers verbally, in writing, and utilizing the telephone.
  • Incumbents may be required to work inside a jail facility or Coroner's facility and may work in close proximity to inmates.

Nice To Haves

  • 1-2 years of experience working with operations and/or maintenance in coordinating work activities and collaborating with and managing contractors.
  • Hands on experience using a Facilities Management (FM) or Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
  • Completion of maintenance scheduling course or qualified curriculum is preferred.
  • Strong background with Federal, State, and local governing agencies related to Regulatory Compliance.
  • Experience with Underground Storage Fuel Tanks (UST), Fire Systems, Elevator/Escalator inspections, Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Planning, Air Quality and Waste & Water regulations.
  • Experience with desktop computing and use of Microsoft Office suite products.
  • General characteristics and trade practices used in electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, elevator and escalator equipment, carpentry, locksmith and metal trades work.
  • Characteristics of building infrastructure and trade practices used in their maintenance.
  • Cal-OSHA building safety rules and regulations.
  • Current Fire and Life Safety rules and regulations.
  • Underground and aboveground storage tank regulations.
  • Knowledge of Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Planning.
  • Knowledge of Air Quality Management District regulations.
  • Experience with Federal, State and Local government inspection process and permitting. (Elevator, Fire Systems, UST/AST, Generators).
  • Current building equipment and materials by name, manufacture and source/supplier.
  • Current maintenance and construction methods, tools and material used in the building trades.
  • General knowledge and understanding of the acquisition process and coordination of established contract services.
  • Read and interpret building specifications and blueprints.
  • Develop and communicate goals in support of the business by maintaining and strengthening partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relations with representatives of other divisions, agencies or contractors and general public.
  • Give informative presentations for meeting.
  • Communicate effectively with shop personnel, other departmental representatives, materials manufacturers and vendors.
  • Collaborate and communicate well with procurement personnel and other departments.

Responsibilities

  • Plan/schedule all maintenance and repair of work for the assigned facility.
  • Maintains, repairs and corrective maintenance.
  • Walk repair job in order to plan for the repair work that is being requested.
  • Create job plan, take photographs, and creating list of materials and tools needed to complete job.
  • Maximize the efficiency and reduces lead times for work being requested.
© 2026 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service